For those of you who do not find simply driving around Moscow enough of an adventure, strap yourselves in and prepare for take-off…the ultimate adrenalin rush has arrived. You can now experience the ride of your life with an exhilarating flight in an authentic L 39 training jet, the likes of which was previously only available to astronauts and fighter pilots. Located 230 kilometers west of Moscow, the Vyazma Aeroclub – training ground of Russia’s second female cosmonaut, Svetlana Savitskaya – offers you the chance to co-pilot a demonstration flight on an L-39 jet or MI-2 helicopter. The Czech-built L-39 jet trainer, used in the opening scenes of “Tomorrow Never Dies,” is known for its fantastic agility and for providing spectacular views from the cockpit. For a really good view, the jet can climb up to 36,000 feet and is apparently perfect for performing a variety of aerobatic maneuvers. The cockpit even features air-conditioning and the windscreen is anti-iced for those chilly winter mornings. Enjoy the ride, but whatever you do, don’t upset your pilot or he may employ a cunning Bond maneuver and make use of the handy rocket-assisted rear ejector seat – specially designed for eliminating those pesky backseat drivers.
A thirty minute flight in the L-39 will set you back $390, including transport, insurance, medical examination, pre-flight preparation and dinner. Each additional thirty minutes costs $320 and flights on the Mi-2 helicopter are charged at $130 per minute. For bookings call Aeroproyekt Rus on 777 3490.
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